When Xiao Wujiu appeared in Su Qian's office again, his aura had already been withdrawn, no longer leaking outward.
"You brat, you've finished your seclusion? What brings you to visit this old man?"
When Su Qian saw Xiao Wujiu enter, he smiled. Though that was what he said, he had already taken out a new teacup and poured him a cup of hot tea.
Xiao Wujiu plopped down opposite Su Qian. After taking a sip of tea, he smiled and looked at him.
"Great Elder, I actually came to ask for leave this time. I need to go somewhere, and I won't be at the academy for a while."
"That? You don't need to specifically tell me where you're going. You're only nominally affiliated with us anyway." Su Qian set aside his work and looked at Xiao Wujiu as though telling him not to beat around the bush. "Spit it out."
"Hehe, then I won't beat around the bush. You know about how I offended the Ancient Clan some time ago. Although I used something they care about to restrain them, there may still be unforeseen circumstances."
Xiao Wujiu took three boxes and a pitch-black stone from his Storage Ring.
"So, while I'm away, if anyone from the Ancient Clan comes to cause trouble for the academy, crush this Black Nether Stone bearing my Soul Imprint. Once I sense it, I'll show up. I guarantee I won't bring trouble to the academy."
Su Qian's breathing caught as he looked at the pitch-black stone.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something—to give his usual assurance that the academy would protect its elders. But what they were discussing now was an ancient Emperor Clan!
Thinking of that clan filled with powerful experts, Su Qian ultimately fell silent and put away the